Love can be found at any time. Mistakes from the past can be learning tools. This heartwarming story of faith, family, forgiveness, and love reminds us that change is always possible. Another great story from author Toni Shiloh. I received a complimentary copy of the book. No review was required.

I always loved the modern princess stories when I was younger, so I was delighted to find Toni Shiloh wrote yet another classic!

Ekon and Iris have a connection, but also friction!

Betrayal among friends, secrets, romance, pretty dresses...All (and more!) can be found in To Win a Prince!

Although it was a little confusing for me to follow with some of the names, I understand it was French-based and probably more accurate that way given the setting.

I enjoyed this story and if you like Hallmark, sweet romances with crowns involved, I think you'd like this too!

*I was given this book to read in exchange for an honest review. All opinions above are my own.*

Toni Shiloh never... and I do mean NEVER... disappoints! Her stories are always well-written, with a close attention to detail and a good amount of life lessons woven in without being preachy. Having read "In Search of a Prince," I was chomping at the bit to get my hands on "To Win a Prince." I became completely engrossed in Iris and Ekon's story and completely invested in the outcome. The author did an excellent job of showing Ekon's personal and spiritual development, in particular. I hope there will be another installment, possibly Junior's story or Ada's (maybe both?). They were two minor characters I would like to get to know better.

This had a wonderful redemption story about learning from mistakes and changing for the better. I was definitely excited to read this book especially because I already knew the characters a bit. To Win a Prince is Toni Shiloh's new book and it is set in the same world as In Search of a Prince. It is actually about Iris and Ekon.
Iris was so fun, she was very expressive and worked hard. Iris wanted to help the women on the island create a life for themselves but there were so many obstacles in her way. I loved how Iris strove to see the good in people. However Iris was struggling, she was finding herself falling for Ekon. She wanted to protect her heart but she also longed for a romance to sweep her off her feet. Iris had to learn to wait on God’s timing and trust in God’s plan even when her life feels crazy.
Oh, I felt for Ekon. He was a bit of a spoiled jerk at first, but he quickly grew on me. He grew up with comfort and means, and he had to learn what it meant to humble himself. I really enjoyed reading about his growth and seeing him being open to learning and changing. He worked hard and underneath his attitude, he was a kind man. Ekon had to learn to let go of his pride and turn to God. He had to be willing to be brought low so that he might become a better man.
Ekon and Iris were sweet to read about. They felt a connection for each other, but they both were fighting against it. I loved their interactions and their eazy conversations. They were just so cute and they learned to care for each other.
The story was really interesting. Ekon was fighting to redeem himself and Iris was fighting for her business. I was really investing and I read this book so quickly. I am crossing my fingers that more books will come from this world because I saw some hints of other couples.
To Win a Prince was wonderful and even better than the first! I loved the characters and I grew to know them. I also enjoyed the faith that Shiloh wrove into the story, God was truly present in this story. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy Christian contemporary romances. To Win a Prince is a clean Christian contemporary romance.


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To Win a Prince is another sweet romance set in the fictional African island country, Ọlọrọ Ilé! Iris Blakely is best friend of the queen, a new business owner, and a champion of lost causes. Which is a good thing, since the council has assigned former prince Ekon Diallo to work out part of his community service assignment as a business consultant to Iris’ new business. While Ekon’s business skills prove an asset to building the company, his handsome face brings Iris a whole new set of challenges.

I honestly got a bit worried for Iris as I read To Win a Prince. I was bothered by a few of her choices (especially since she wasn’t confiding everything in her best friend Bri!) and was afraid that this story would go along the lines of “missionary dating” (honestly, for a bit, it did). But author Toni Shiloh writes not only sweet romances but powerful redemption stories. And I still think that Bri and Iris are one of my favorite “best friend” pairs in Christian fiction!

Ah-mazing. I only liked this book a tiny bit less than the first one.
Iris is an amazing main character, and it was fun to read about her new business startup in Oloro Ile.
And then there's Ekon. Now...he's a character I did NOT like in the previous novel. But...I have to admit, he kind of grew on me. You see, Toni Shiloh has a talent for writing real people. With real issues. Make them come to life in front of your eyes, and make the reader like them.
Back to Ekon...he is punished for his part in trying to oust the queen (who also happens to be Iris' BFF Bri). His punishment, although not as severe as death or imprisonment, still does feel quite severe to a guy having grown up living off a trust fund, with not a thought or care about how much money he was spending... He has to learn how to live on his own, within a budget, support himself. I loved watching his character grow.
The storyline was intriguing and amazing. I found it very fascinating.
The country of Oloro Ile came alive for me, and I still wish it were real so that I could actually go there.
If you are a fan of princess stories, and especially if you read and enjoyed "In Search of a Prince", be sure and read this one!
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Refreshing, real, relatable.

I love how it makes me want to pray more and be a better Christian, I feel as if a I’ve a higher standard of bold to live up to.

Iris has an internal dialog that is absolutely adorable, and I seriously want to be like her mom. She’s fantastic, and so courageous.

The realities of growing up are so real, which is nostalgic. I look forward to the release so I can add the hard copy into our personal library and our children can read it to see variance in socioeconomic upbringings and how real life is no matter where you were born on that scale.

Ekon’s perspective is so raw. Sometimes I think Christian’s are afraid to ask hard questions because God’s ways are not ours, but Ekon isn’t coming from a Christian upbringing and that creates an authentic perspective of asking without already assuming or knowing the glib answers. I’ll admit my perspective of him (see In Search of a Prince), wasn’t very forgiving or Christian in nature, and his internal dialog and actions reminded me of why I need to dial down judgment for people who speak little. Not everyone wears their emotions and thoughts on their sleeve, but they do always have reasons.

To Win a Prince has repeatedly brought me to tears, and yet they were usually tears of relief. It feels like having several friends of my heart creating clarity between my feelings, mind, and alignment with the Lord, inspiring me to both feel better about myself and wish to be a better person.